Does anybody really say Catsup? :confused:

YUMMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!:liplick:

Catsup is just a dumb word. Yay ketchup!

I never say Catsup. It's ketchup. I agree, catsup is a dumb word.

Heinz Ketchup

*researching the word CATSUP for its origin*

here is what i found:

Catsup

A friend of mine recently asked me where the word "catsup" came from, and, although I knew that I'd known the answer at one time, my mind, as usual, went utterly blank. I then compounded my predicament by protesting, "But I used to know! I even wrote a column about it!" Shaking his head sadly, and muttering something along the lines of "It's really sad when the old mind goes," my friend wandered off. Here, therefore, to prove that I am not yet an utter feeb, is the original column from several years ago.

Dear Evan: I wrote an essay for my English class recently in which I mentioned "french fries and ketchup." My teacher changed the spelling to "catsup." I went home and looked in the refrigerator and the bottle says "ketchup." My dictionary lists both as acceptable, but which is more correct?

Neither spelling, "catsup" or "ketchup", is more correct than the other. The only difference I know of is that people who strive too hard for correctness invariably seem to prefer "catsup." Perhaps they imagine that there is some connection with "cat's supper," but anyone who has dealt with cats wouldn't dream of trying to feed them ketchup.

Human beings, on the other hand, love catsup. Americans eat it, according to a recent article in Vogue, at the rate of three bottles per person per year. But the original ketchup bore little resemblance to what might be called our national sauce. The words "ketchup" and "catsup" both come from the Malay word "kechap," from the Chinese word "ketsiap," a sauce made from fermented fish and brine. Pickled fish sauce may not sound all that appealing on french fries, but the Malay word "kechap" itself really only meant "taste." After the word migrated into English in the 17th century (as "catchup," still an accepted spelling), it was applied to a variety of sauces and condiments. It was only with the importation of the tomato to Europe from its native habitat in South America that what we now know as ketchup was born. Modern ketchup is made of tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar and spices, and not a speck, thank heavens, of pickled fish.



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Pickled fish? Icky! :lol:

I've never heard anybody say catsup :lol:

Ketchup :D

Kelly is sure going to like this thread. :lol:

Ketchup :D

Kelly is sure going to like this thread. :lol:
WHOO HOO KELLY...WHERE ARE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i cannot believe i am the only one who knows that????

yuck i hate ketchup.

sorry Kelly...:wave:

i cannot believe i am the only one who knows that????

It must be a Southern thing because in some restaurants here in VA I see it as Catsup a lot. At my Elementary school we had Hunts Catsup.

It must be a Southern thing because in some restaurants here in VA I see it as Catsup a lot. At my Elementary school we had Hunts Catsup.

Yeah, it depends on the brand too. Like you said Hunts is Catsup, and Heinz is Ketchup.

I've actually only seen a few spelled with the C tho.

It must be a Southern thing because in some restaurants here in VA I see it as Catsup a lot. At my Elementary school we had Hunts Catsup.
Not in South Carolina. I thoguht it was a yankee thing.

I see both with alarming regularity here in KY.

To me: Ketchup.

Ketchup :D

Kelly is sure going to like this thread. :lol:
KETCHUP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ketchup--I cannot STAND when people say catsup!! :lol:

Ketchup

Catsup

Ketchup for me.

Here is a short clip (just over a minute) from the King of Queens that relates to this thread: Catsup-Ketchup (http://www.sendspace.com/file/zy8rgx)

Another one who spells it ketchup!!! :)

"Are you here to help me with my ketchup problem?"


What do you call it in your area? I don't think I've ever seen a jar of catsup.

Can't seem to post that picture...

Ketchup here!! Catsup just reminds me of cats. :eek:

Most southerners call it ketchup, Catsup is generally the first word uttered when a feline is in a tree.

Most southerners call it ketchup, Catsup is generally the first word uttered when a feline is in a tree.
:rofl:

Most southerners call it ketchup, Catsup is generally the first word uttered when a feline is in a tree.

^ Good one, lol. I've only heard it called ketchup, I believe.

Honestly, even though all the bottles say ketchup, here in Kansas we tend to pronounce it more like "Catch-up." There is one brand I've seen at the store that has catsup printed on the bottle, but I don't remember which one. It was a store brand I believe.

Here in New Mexico mostly everyone says ketchup.

Ketchup

I've never heard anyone call it catsup ever. In fact, the word is annoying to me, lol.

Here in British Columbia it's Ketchup.

ketchup :)

I've never heard anyone call it catsup ever. In fact, the word is annoying to me, lol.

Same here!
I always call it ketchup.

My mother used to refer to it as "catsup" and I never could figure out why. I think it's more of a British term and she picked it up from her mother. I think Heinz used to have Catsup on the label but at one point changed it to the more American version of Ketchup.

She also had a way of pronouncing "Saturday" like I've never heard anyone else and never thought to ask her why. She used to say "Saraday". She grew up in London, Ontario so I don't know if that had anything to do with it.

Ketchup here in Michigan. I have yet to hear anybody anywhere call it catsup.

I remember some brands when I was a kid had the product labeled as "catsup", but no one these days labels it like that, that I have seen and I know no one who calls it that.

I've always seen it known as "ketchup" myself.

When I was in elementary school, I would read the lunch menu and could never figure out what "catsup" was! I think my mom finally told me that it was just a different spelling of ketchup. However it's weird that you never see the "catsup" spelling on "ketchup" bottles!

Ketchup, although I have seen labels that say Catsup, and my brother sometimes says Catsup to be funny or whatever.

I've always just assumed that ketchup was made from tomatoes (toe-MAY-toes) while catsup was made from tomatoes (toe-MAH-toes).

Think about it. :p

Reminds me of the opener on The King of Queens with Doug and Arthur :lol: :lol: :lol:

When I am behind on my work I sometimes tell my boss "I mustard enough strength to Ketchup":rofl:

You say catsup, I say ketchup, let's call the whole thing off.

I remember some brands when I was a kid had the product labeled as "catsup", but no one these days labels it like that, that I have seen and I know no one who calls it that.

Same here...The Del Monte brand use to say Catsup, but I've always thought of it as Ketchup.

You say catsup, I say ketchup, let's call the whole thing off.
Marv, I was just going to say that, but you beat me to it. :lol:

Ketchup here in Alabama ;)

I call it Ketchup

i call it disgusting.

the only way I like Ketchup is in ketchup-flavored potato chips.

Interesting question. I really don't like either word, but I believe ketchup is the proper usage.

I call it Ketchup


I guess it depends on which side of the Mississippi you are on, East or West?


...Only 3 major brands remained to steal the spotlight...Heinz Ketchup, Del Monte Catsup, and Hunts, who could not decide on a spelling and bottled under the names Hunts Catsup (east of the Mississippi), Hunts Ketchup (west of the Mississippi), and Hunts Tomato Cornchops (in Iowa only).

Read more: All About Ketchup (Catsup) http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/sleuth/0799/#ixzz3o5OcY5ZY



Many years ago, back in the day, my grandmother told me the only difference
between "Catsup" and "Ketchup"..... "Catsup" was made with "sugar" and "Ketchup" was made with "corn syrup"(and later High Fructose Corn Syrup), but today Hunt's is no longer made with "high fructose corn syrup."

I guess it depends on which side of the Mississippi you are on, East or West?





Many years ago, back in the day, my grandmother told me the only difference
between "Catsup" and "Ketchup"..... "Catsup" was made with "sugar" and "Ketchup" was made with "corn syrup"(and later High Fructose Corn Syrup), but today Hunt's is no longer made with "high fructose corn syrup."


That's interesting! I never knew the difference between Ketchup or catsup! And I have pondered this and nobody I asked really knew the difference either! :confused: I always called it Ketchup! :)

Ketchup! Is there really anybody out there who actually says catsup?:lol:



i'll take Heinz's word for it!:lol:

Oddly the Simpsons episode with this was on yesterday. I remember too Mad Men had an episode discussing why it was spelled differently.

ketchup

Ketchup! Is there really anybody out there who actually says catsup?:lol:



i'll take Heinz's word for it!:lol:


I know right? I never heard anyone call it catsup! :lol: I assumed maybe it was called catsup in the real old days or something!! Or maybe it is called catsup in other countries like England or Canada?

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You know what would be fun? I'm gonna go to the grocery store and ask what isle the CATSUP is on? :D Yes people, I have a lot of time on my hands!!! :lol:

Oddly the Simpsons episode with this was on yesterday. I remember too Mad Men had an episode discussing why it was spelled differently.


Mr. Burns: "Ketchup, Catsup? Ketchup, Catsup? I'm in way over my head."


And yes I like Ketchup flavored potato chips as well.

I prefer Ketchup.

I believe I've heard Lucille Ball say catsup on "The Lucy Show."

Isnt ketchup what it is??

I call it ketchup :)

Ketchup

Ketchup

Ketchup

Old Vintage CATSUP Commercial

I ran across this on youtube and just had to post it...
(some of you might remember razzing me for the use of the word "catsup" instead of "ketchup" in a recipe)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsHCqJOI43M youtube link no longer available

My grandmother told me a long time ago, probably in the late 1960's or early 1970's, that catsup was made with sugar and ketchup is made with high fructose corn syrup. Who am I to argue with my dead grandmothers wisdom.

I have noticed today that HUNT'S ketchup states "NO high fructose corn syrup" on the label.



Found a new youtube video
Retro Hunt's Tomato Catsup Commercial 60s Big Tomato Taste
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQmOZRp7Hv8 (0:41 long)



https://www.sitcomsonline.com/boards/showthread.php?t=355317